Spike seeder

[bucktail]

Does anyone have experience using a spike seeder? I would like to get dutch white clover established in my lawn which is under 2 acres and alfalfa in a similar sized patch behind my lawn. A slit seeder would probably be better for the lawn and a no till 3 point drill would be better for the piece behind it, but I'd rather not be tied to a rental schedule.

 

[Bee-Positive]

I don't own either but here's my thoughts.

Spike seeders cost less and can be used for over-seeding and aerating as need in the future.

No-tills seem to be quite pricey and once your happy and done with this one project what do you do with that piece of equipment? If you can find a good deal on a used one and then sell it for what you paid then maybe it's an option to consider.

 

[bucktail]

How do you think it would work on grass that only gets mowed every year or 2? I could mow it before I plant and scuff it with a harrow disk. If I got a deal on a no till drill I'd keep it and do food plots with it. I currently broadcast that and run over it with a cultipacker.
Broadcast didn't work very well on established sod last time I tried